Panaji, Jun 29 (PTI) The Goa Congress on Thursday alleged the Pramod Sawant government was pressuring stakeholders to get international flights shifted from Dabolim airport to the newly commissioned facility in Mopa.

Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Elvis Gomes accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of working to benefit the group that is operating Manohar International Airport in Mopa.

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"There is a conspiracy to shut down Dabolim airport. which has been operational since 1955. Manohar International Airport is facing losses due to less traffic. Therefore, the government is pressuring to get international flights shifted to Mopa airport," he claimed.

Gomes said the BJP government in the state must give an undertaking that Dabolim airport will not be closed down.

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Reacting to his statement, a BJP leader said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had reiterated on several occasions that both airports will be operational simultaneously.

Manohar International Airport officials could not be contacted for comment despite repeated attempts.

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